In the construction industry, it’s common for businesses to employ workers of a variety of classifications. In a recent article for Construction Executive, Lariza Hebert discusses the benefits and drawbacks of including independent contractors in your workforce. Independent contractors can be beneficial for a variety of reasons. For example, it is very useful to draw .....
When was the last time you thought about your business’s plan for succession? In a recent article for Construction Executive, author Ken Van Bree offers five helpful tips for construction companies ready to tackle creating a succession plan. Van Bree recommend the following: Self-Evaluate – Take a good look at your business. Identify key players, .....
Does your construction firm have a solid strategy in place for creating good bids and securing the best projects? In a recent article for Construction Business Owner, two construction experts offer advice for developing your bidding strategy. Nicholas Olson, owner of Anderson & Hammack Construction, and Jordan Burns, president of Lancaster Burns Construction, offer the .....
On June 27, 2019, the US Supreme Court released its decision about the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census form. In a recent article published by Nonprofit Quarterly, author Tim Delaney breaks down the issue and what it means for US nonprofits. Why does the census matter to nonprofits? Because census results .....
Many nonprofits rely on email campaigns to secure funding. They are a valuable tool for reaching prospective donors. In a recent article published by Social Brite, author John Haydon offers some helpful tips for optimizing fundraising email campaign. Customize Your Campaigns for Various Segments – Rather than sending one email to all your subscribers, sort .....
One big downside to grant applications—on both the side of the grant seeker and funder—is the administrative burden. Grant applicants often spend upwards of 20 hours applying for a single grant, and the processing commitment for funders is also significant. In a recent article published by NP Engage, author Chelsea Edwards discusses how technology can .....
According to this year’s Giving USA annual report, overall charitable giving has decreased by almost 2%, across the board. In a recent article published by Network for Good, author Kimberly O’Donnell offers some suggestions for maintaining your non-profits donation levels in the face of this reality. Analyze your past performance. By understanding what you’ve done .....
One way to reduce the overhead associated with hiring workers is to make efficient use of technology. According to a recent survey by CompTIA, 73 percent of midsize businesses and 56 percent of firms with fewer than 20 employees say technology is a primary factor in pursuing their business objectives. Budgeting According to the 4Q .....